> 2. Ruthlessly cutting down pursuits to one thing helps drive results.
This worked really well for me until I actually settled in with a long term partner, who was rightfully frustrated when I'd try to cut out some of the daily responsibilities that are required to be a good roommate and partner.
When you're single you have a lot more freedom to squirrel away for a while on a problem, but it's a tremendously selfish thing to do when your life is intertwined with another person who depends on you to juggle your daily obligations like everyone else.
This worked really well for me until I actually settled in with a long term partner, who was rightfully frustrated when I'd try to cut out some of the daily responsibilities that are required to be a good roommate and partner.
When you're single you have a lot more freedom to squirrel away for a while on a problem, but it's a tremendously selfish thing to do when your life is intertwined with another person who depends on you to juggle your daily obligations like everyone else.